The popular Weed Identification Field Guide is now available electronically as an e-book and, for the first time, downloadable on iPad. The publication is distributed by the Iowa Soybean Association ...

For anyone battling weeds in their lawns, chemical sprays may seem like the obvious first choice. Although herbicides can be extremely effective weed control, they are the final step in a well-rounded ...

Spring brings renewed life to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desirable greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can quickly overtake a well-maintained lawn ...

Weeds are an incredibly annoying sight for both amateur and professional gardeners. It's essential that you get rid of weeds as soon as possible, as they could damage your turf. But how are you ...

A. Weeds are generally classified as grassy or broadleaf. There are annual and perennial grassy weeds and annual and perennial broadleaf weeds. Weeds in a dormant St. Augustine lawn are more ...

Q: What is this weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? It is very aggressive. A: This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns ...

My dad has this grassy weed in the lawn that he refers to as "wire muhly." The roots run horizontally, and it's overtaking his yard. He's had the lawn reseeded twice, and this keeps coming back. The ...

Q: You have been talking about weed control in recent articles, but you have not addressed my problem. I have several kinds of large ornamental grass plants. They have many stems that form large ...

Whenever I’m invited to speak to groups, I always try to have something in hand for show and tell. This time of year, the subject matter is easy to find – cool season weeds. For many of us, our ...

Manual removal of grass from flower beds is best done after a rain. Mulching, groundcovers, and edging prevent grass from growing in flower beds. Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides ...